$MSFT.US$$AMZN.US$ when you invest, the money works for you,...

when you invest, the money works for you, if you trade, you are working for the money. Trading requires constant monitoring, you stare at the screen, any bit of news may change the price for that moment. If you are a long term investor. you will experience short term paper losses, but if you find the right companies, they can be great compounders.